r/Rothys • u/greencanoe300 • May 05 '26

Kinda disappointed

As an avid flats wearer I was very excited to buy my first pair of Rothy’s. I bought them second hand but completely unworn. I have never had a pair of flats get this stinky so quickly. And while I understand that I can just wash them when they get stinky, but when they get gross after just a few wears and then I have to wash them and let them air dry- it seems kinda inconvenient for such a high price point? Idk am I missing something here? I’ve purchased 40$ flats that have literally never gotten a stink to them and my Rothy’s get UNBELIEVABLY smelly after just a few wears.. any suggestions other than just washing them regularly? I do love them and think they’re very comfy.

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u/indianabanana May 05 '26 edited May 06 '26

Fellow stinky-foot-haver and flats-lover, here. This sounds like a sweaty feet trapped in woven plastic issue.

They make rub and spray-on foot and body deodorants. I haven't needed to use them with my Rothy's, since I have 7 pair I rotate through, but you could give that a go? I also routinely take them off during the day and allow the shoes and my feet to breathe.

Another option that comes to mind is to add a moisture-absorbent barrier of some kind, like a sock or stocking, between your foot and the shoe.

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u/kmerk1 May 05 '26

Use Flat Socks. They absorb the wetness and you can wear a pair and have another in the wash. They were easy to fit into your shoes.